98.5's Tony Massarotti apologizes after using the term 'zipperhead' : 'I didn't know that this term had a derogatory connotation'


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-10-17 15:21:13">October 17, 2024 at 3:21 p.m.</time>

98.5’s Tony Massarotti apologizes after using the term ‘zipperhead’ : ‘I didn’t know that this term had a derogatory connotation’{ai:summary}<p>Tony Massarotti of 98.5 issued an apology for using the term "zipperhead," stating he was unaware of its derogatory meaning. </p><p>The incident highlights the importance of understanding language and its implications in public discourse. #society</p>

98.5’s Tony Massarotti apologizes after using the term ‘zipperhead’ : ‘I didn’t know that this term had a derogatory connotation’

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